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Shelva Bowen

Sevierville, TN
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This is my new fence

Amanda H
Amanda H Oil City, PA
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    Commented on May 17, 2013
    I've seen this on HGTV, Jaime mounted the doors on an overhead frame so they could swivel to ...»
    catch the breeze, it wasn't a fence but a foile to add privacy to hot tub/adult area of yard.

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Homemade Furniture Polish

All you need is 3 simple supplies... olive oil, white vinegar and lemon juice.
Melissa
Melissa Salina, KS
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  • My glass stovetop gets these burn stains on it all the time, usually from boiled over water.  Gross.
  • I've used baking soda to clean my stovetop in the past so I thought I'd try using the Arm & Hammer toothpaste instead of making my own paste.  It worked GREAT!
  • Smear the toothpaste on the dirty parts of your stove top and then let it sit for 15 min.
  • The baking soda toothpaste worked great and took the gunk right off!
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How to clean your glass cooktop!

I love finding different uses for everyday items! So when I found out that I can use toothpaste that has baking soda in it to clean the burn marks on my glass stove top, I was excited. I ...»
had heard about using the old solution of a baking soda and water paste but I absolutely love this discovery not only because of how easy it is but I love the minty smell of the toothpaste! In the link below, I explain the process of how I cleaned my glass cooktop with toothpaste and a toothbrush!

17 Minutes 3.00 Easy
Anna M
Anna M Redding, CA
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  • Shelva Bowen
    Commented on Apr 21, 2013
    I use a scraper designed to remove paint from glass, cheap and easy.
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  • No weeding, raised beds make access easier, tomato plants love this method of gardening. Great for potatoes also, no digging!  Anything that grows in the soil will do well in the bales also. 9
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Straw Bale Gardening, great in all climates from the Arctic to the Caribbean islands!

Joel K
Joel K Saint Paul, MN
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How to Build A Firepit

Ellora - Creatively Southern
Ellora - Creatively South... Knoxville, TN
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DIY - Citrus Infused Vinegar Cleaning Solution

Jeremy Dixon
Jeremy Dixon Clarksville, TN
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Christmas Lights!

Tyler S
Tyler S Lowell, MI
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How to Upcycle a Small Crib into a Stylish, Highly Functional New Piece of Furniture

My favorite part about this project is that an existing piece, that couldn't be used in its existing form was transformed it into a practical, functional and surprisingly unique piece of ...»
furniture. Obsolete baby furniture is turning up all over the place, and with a little vision these pieces can be upcycled and repurposed into interesting commodity furniture.

Cristin Frank
Cristin Frank Buffalo, NY
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  • Scrubbing the Window
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  • One clean window pane, several more to go.
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Washing Windows Like The Pros

I cannot take credit for this discovery; however I can tell you that it works! In my opinion this is the best way for washing windows. A cleaning company shared this tip with me four ...»
years ago, I was using glass cleaner, vinegar and newspapers. Nothing I did completely cleaned the window. This is the only thing I use now.

Items Needed for Washing Windows

(All items except the Dawn were purchased at Dollar Tree)

Dawn Dish Detergent

Small Bowl or Bucket

Scrubby Pads

Absorbent Cloths

Squeegee

Steps

1. Place a few drops of Dawn in your container with a couple inches of water.

2. Dip the scrubby pad into the water and squeeze out.

3. Scrub the glass. The Dawn along with the scrubby gets the dirt off and does not leave a residue.

4. Squeegee the window, starting at the top and working down, wiping off the "blade" each time with a cloth.

5. Wipe around the edges to absorb any leftover water and dirt.

Who would have known this is all it takes to get professional results? Give it a try and see if you like the Washing Windows like The pros. http://chaoticallycreative.com/2012/03/16/wa...

#Bestof2012

Chaotically Creative Co.
Chaotically Creative Co. Murfreesboro, TN
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  • Before and After: Painted appliances.
  • Close up of the dials. 1
  • Enamel painted washer and dryer. 3

$10 Washer & Dryer Makeover

After years of staring at my plain white appliances, I got bored. And when I get bored, I get a little crazy. So I decided to paint them with one $10 pint of Rustoleum enamel paint in ...»
Regal Red. It took three coats over a weekend, but they look amazing! I followed it up with some spray on poly to help protect it. It's been nearly a year and no chips yet. I used a silver paint pen to add my settings. What I should have done there was placed tracing paper over the knob prongs and meticulously copied my settings, because I left a lot out. Then I could have added a vinyl transfer or used a fine tip paint pen. I may scrape off the paint around the dials and redo it later down the line. Otherwise it was a cheap and easy update! More photos and details here http://www.killerbdesigns.com/10-appliance-m...

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Brooke N
Brooke N Lake Jackson, TX
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  • Shelva Bowen
    Commented on Dec 27, 2012
    I lightly sanded a set from the 30's and rubbed with thinned white ceiling paint then a coat ...»
    of poly. It looked great!

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